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SPRINGDALE : Rodeo of the Ozarks raises the stakes
[Jun. 13, 2008] The 64 th annual rodeo, which runs July 1-4 at Parsons Stadium in Springdale, boasts a prestigious new tour designation, four concerts by national acts and bigger cash prizes.

Beer will be sold for the first

Etbauer, Myers highlight 75th Old Fort Days Fort Smith champs
[Jun. 2, 2008] Billy Etbauer shared another saddle bronc riding victory, while Cash Myers added a clutch steer wrestling triumph to highlight the Old Fort Days Rodeo, which wrapped up its six-performance event May 31 in Fort Smith, Ark. By Courtesy PRCA

Fort Smith highlights rodeo's week ahead
[May 27, 2008] Memorial Day gave the summer rodeo season a jumpstart to the Old Fort Days Rodeo at Harper Stadium in Fort Smith, Ark. Action gets under way at 7:30 p.m. CT each day, with the six-performance rodeo ending on May 31. By Courtesy PRCA

Peyton D. Jackson, 16, dies in bull riding accident
[Jan. 15, 2008] Funeral arrangements are posted as well as memorial fund information. Our prayers are with the family and friends.

Dodd Crowned Miss Rodeo Arkansas
[Aug. 18, 2007] Dilynn Dodd was crowned Miss Rodeo Arkansas on Augst 4th.

Two-day Charity Rodeo coming to Wiley T. Jones Fairgrounds
[May 17, 2007] The annual East Arkansas Regional Charity Rodeo will be held May 18-19, with a new date and one new wrinkle — a mechanical bull competition involving some local people.

Sosebee To Perform At World Championship
[Jan. 18, 2007] Cody Sosebee hardly makes it through the door of the Charleston Diner before he’s greeted by one of the lunch patrons.

Arkansas Sheriffs' Youth Ranches Create Family For Neglected or Abandoned Children
[Sep. 24, 2006] "This is a transforming experience for kids," said Mike Cumnock, chief executive officer of the youth ranches. "We become their family. Most come from a very traumatic home life. ... The group home setting provides a safe environment. They have to function as a member of a team. This is a chance for the kids to really explore who they are and what they can do." By The Morning News - Bettina Lehovec

Cowboys for Christ to hold roping event
[Sep. 14, 2006] Area cowboys will have the opportunity to showcase some of their skills, as the Cowboys for Christ team roping event will be held at the Clay County Fairgrounds in Piggott on Saturday, Sept. 16. By The Piggott Times - Ryan Rogers